Shamrock Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Shamrock Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Shamrock Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shamrock Country Estates Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tomahawk Creek near Winston-salem.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/11/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Winston-salem |
| River/Stream | Tomahawk Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10740, -80.39480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shamrock Country Estates Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00302 |
| Federal ID | NC00302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |